Lead / Principal Pipeline Engineer - Onshore
- Location
- Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Category
- Engineering & Construction
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Application
- External application
- Posted
- 6 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026
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About this role
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Lead / Principal Pipeline Engineer with a strong onshore pipeline design and engineering background to join a major engineering and energy project in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the design and engineering of cross-country and onshore pipeline systems, with exposure to conceptual design, FEED and detailed engineering projects within the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon or infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a team of approximately 8–15 pipeline engineers and designers.
* Lead the engineering and design of onshore/cross-country pipeline systems, including production pipelines, trunk lines, test lines and flow lines.
* Define project scope, discipline deliverables, engineering activities and work plans.
* Develop Basis of Design (BOD) and other key pipeline engineering documents.
* Prepare engineering man-hour estimates and resource requirements.
* Provide technical leadership and guidance to the pipeline engineering team and client representatives.
* Ensure technical integrity and quality of the pipeline design and engineering deliverables.
* Coordinate with Project Management and other engineering disciplines to achieve project objectives.
* Ensure engineering deliverables are completed within schedule and budget.
* Review and provide technical input on pipeline layouts, routing, material selection and specifications.
* Lead technical discussions and presentations with clients and project stakeholders.
* Provide technical support during design development and resolution of engineering issues.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
* 15+ years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, energy or infrastructure projects.
* Strong experience in onshore pipeline design and engineering is essential.
* Proven experience with cross-country pipelines and transportation piping systems.
* Experience with ASME B31.4 and/or ASME B31.8 is highly desirable.
* Experience across Conceptual Design, FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.
* Strong knowledge of pipeline design practices, construction practices and procedures.
* Good knowledge of ASME, API and NFPA codes and standards.
* Strong understanding of pipeline routing, plot plans, equipment layouts, pipeline protection and drainage systems.
* Knowledge of pipeline location classification and pipeline engineering calculations, including hydraulics and surge analysis.
* Strong knowledge of pipeline material selection and specifications.
* Exposure to pipeline stress analysis is preferred.
* Knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards and engineering procedures will be an advantage.
* Strong English communication and technical presentation skills.
* Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and interact effectively with clients.
Preferred Profile: Candidates with strong onshore pipeline design/engineering experience, rather than candidates whose experience is primarily in pipeline construction, operations or maintenance.
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Salary: SAR 25,000 – 30,000 per month
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
Experience: 15+ years